UNIT LESSON PLAN --Order of Operations

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ANALYZE YOUR LEARNERS
  • There are 3 classes—Class I, Class II, and Class III
  • They are all Grade 8 classes.
  • Each class consists of 25 students
  • There is one Special Needs student from Class I that requires a note-taker.
  • The students have three learning styles—audio, visual, and kinesthetic. The lesson is prepared with this in mind.
  • Prior knowledge includes: types of number, number systems, exponents and the basic operators—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

STATE YOUR OBJECTIVES
  • Given online flashcards, students will identify and select the order of operations with no errors.
  • Given a game, students will generate their answers with 80% accuracy.
  • Given a you-tube video as an example, students will record their own PEMDAS video with no errors.
  • Given a Microsoft Word Worksheet, students will apply the order of operations to solve the algebraic expressions with 80% accuracy.

The Unit Lesson meets the following Sunshine State Standards:
  • The student understands number systems. (MA.A.2.3). The student understands and uses exponential and scientific notation.
  • The student understands the effects of operations on numbers and the relationships among these operations, selects appropriate operations, and computes for problem solving. (MA.A.3.3). The student understands and explains the effects of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on whole numbers, fractions, including mixed numbers, and decimals, including the inverse relationships of positive and negative numbers.
The Unit Lesson meets the following NETS standards for students:
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a) Understand and use technology systems.
b) Select and use applications effectively and productively.
c) Troubleshoot systems and applications.
d) Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
SELECT METHODS, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS
  • Computer
  • SMARTboard
  • Digital Camera/ Cell Phone with video capabilities
  • Internet
  • Calculators
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Windows Movie Maker
  • LCD Projector
  • QuizStar
UTILIZE METHODS, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS
  • Each student will have his or her own computer.
  • The teacher will introduce the lesson with the PowerPoint presentation displayed on the SMARTboard. Students will be able to participate at times by answering questions on the board by way of the touch-screen capability.
  • The LCD Projector will be used in conjunction with the SMARTboard.
  • Students will use their digital cameras or phones to record the PEMDAS video.
  • They will use Windows Movie Maker to edit and publish the video.
  • Students will connect to the internet at the computer to access the wiki for games, the Microsoft worksheet, as well as to take the quiz through QuizStar.
  • Students will be permitted to use their calculators in the Quiz.

REQUIRE LEARNER PARTICIPATION
Day 1:
  • The teacher will use the PowerPoint presentation on the SMARTboard to introduce the topic—Order of Operations. After introducing the related vocabulary and a few examples, students will participate by solving problems on the SMARTboard.
  • Students will then work on the Online Flash-cards on the teacher’s wikispace for the remainder of the class.
Day 2:
  • The teacher will do a quick recall session of key points.
  • Students will then work on the game, Funbrain from the teacher’s wiki.
  • Towards the last 15 minutes of the class, the teacher will show the “peer tutor” video from you-tube. Students will be responsible for recording a similar video to show what they understand. The teacher will explain the 2 minute video assignment. Students will present their videos at the next class.
Day 3:
  • The students will spend their class-time presenting their videos, which will be projected onto the SMARTboard.
Day 4:
  • Students will work on the Microsoft Word worksheet, in test conditions, at their individual computers.
  • This class assignment will be graded and form part of their Semester Grade.
Day 5:
  • Each student will sign into QuizStar with their logins that they created at the beginning of the semester. They will work on the 12 question quiz.

EVALUATE AND REVISE

  • Students will be assessed based on their videos.
  • They will also be assessed based on their work in the Microsoft Worksheet.
  • They will be assessed by way of a quiz at the end of the week.